LUTEC connect vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LUTEC connect
Manage your smart home lighting from a single application. Connect devices quickly and receive real-time alerts to monitor your home's status. Share access with family members and control lights using voice commands with smart assistant integrations.
- Control connected lights
- Instant device connection
- Real-time status alerts
- Family sharing
- Voice command support
- Smart assistant integration
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• Control connected lights in your home, all combined in one app • Instantly connected with devices, a few steps is all it takes • Receive alerts in real time, monitor the status of your home to protect it • Easily shared with other family members, keep all tied together • Support Amazon Alexa, and Google Home to control your devices with voice commands
X
Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.
- Remote device setup and testing
- Real-time push notifications for alerts
- Share device access with family
- 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
- Monitor home status remotely
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 91% against LUTEC connect's 6%. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of LUTEC connect's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.
LUTEC connect ships an update every 2 months, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LUTEC connect | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lutec | X-sense USA LLC |
Customer experience
LUTEC connect
X
Bugs and requests
LUTEC connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
X
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management
In-app purchases
LUTEC connect
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
